Monthly Archives: June 2010

World Cup Daily Recap: USA knocked out, Uruguay advances

  photo by Joe Toth/ISIphotos.com  By FRANCO PANIZO The U.S. men's national team's World Cup run came to a close on Saturday, as it was eliminated for the second straight time by Ghana by the score of 2-1. It was … Continue reading »

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MLS Match Night (Your Running Commentary)

While the U.S. national team's elimination from the World Cup is surely hurting American soccer fans everywhere, a source of distraction will be MLS, which kicks things into full throttle tonight. Tonight's MLS schedule includes a match between Western Conference leader … Continue reading »

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United States eliminated after 2-1 extra time loss to Ghana

  By FRANCO PANIZO The U.S. national team has made a habit of coming back after surrendering early goals, and while it was able to do it once against Ghana, it couldn't do it twice. The United States was eliminated … Continue reading »

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USA vs. Ghana: Matchday Commentary

The U.S. men's national team looks to reach the World CUp quarterfinals for the second time in three World Cups today by beating Ghana in their second round match in Rustenberg, South Africa today (2:30pm, ABC). The Americans come in … Continue reading »

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USA vs. Ghana: The Pre-Game Tailgate

Four years ago the U.S. men's national team had its World Cup dreams ended by Ghana. Today, the Americans have a chance for some revenge, and a chance to keep a dream World Cup run going as they take on … Continue reading »

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World Cup: Uruguay vs. Korea Republic (MatchDay Commentary)

        The first team to keep its World Cup dreams alive and reach the quarterfinals will be decided today when Uruguay and Korea Republic battle in the opening Round of 16 match (10am, ESPN). Uruguay enters the second … Continue reading »

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Earthquakes and Real Salt Lake restart MLS with scoreless draw

BY ADAM SERRANO The World Cup break may be over, but the goals have still not arrived for MLS sides as Real Salt Lake and the San Jose Earthquakes played to a scoreless draw on Friday night. Jon Busch got … Continue reading »

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San Jose Earthquakes at Real Salt Lake: Your Running Commentary

The MLS season resumes in Sandy, Utah, as MLS Cup holder Real Salt Lake welcomes the San Jose Earthquakes to Rio Tinto Stadium for a Western Conference encounter (9 p.m., MLS Direct Kick). Salt Lake is still without the services … Continue reading »

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Group H: Spain finishes on top, Chile advances, Honduras salvages a point

Photo by Ben Queenborough/ISIphotos.com By AVI CREDITOR After an eye-opening loss to Switzerland in the first match of its World Cup run, Spain is right where most thought it would be. David Villa and Andres Iniesta scored in a victory … Continue reading »

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Where will you be watching USA-Ghana?

  Photo by Ben Queenborough/ISIphotos.com If you're superstitious, you'll likely be wearing the same thing you wore Wednesday, sitting in the same seat, drinking the same beverage(s), surrounded by the same people. You likely won't be wherever you were on … Continue reading »

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